Vicki Brignati Email and Phone Number

• Obtained over 700 hours of training in yoga & meditation as well as Certificates in Personal Training and Barre • Continually furthered yoga education and seamlessly managed a schedule of 20+ classes per week while maintaining professional relationships with management at various businesses throughout the Capital District including yoga studios (The Hot Yoga Spot, The Yoga Spa, and Estudio), gyms (SSYMCA), corporate clients (CDPHP and NYSTRS), private clients, and sports teams (UAlbany Men’s Soccer, Shenendehowa Cross Country, and New York Elite FC). Donated my services to a variety of charity organizations• Highly skilled in researching, developing, and delivering expertly tailored and accessible classes for beginners to seasoned practitioners. Able to relate complex anatomy and yoga philosophy concepts with creativity and clarity• Assisted in Yoga Teacher Training programs sharing knowledge and experience with aspiring yoga teachers• Created, marketed, and lead 2-hour workshops on advanced yoga subjects independently and collaborated with colleagues to co-lead workshops• In March 2020, successfully transitioned from in person to online classes for corporate clients, ensuring the ongoing health and well-being of their employees during the pandemic. Based on the success of the program, the classes have continued to present day

• Created the first and only bakery in the Capital District to provide baked goods free from the 8 most common allergens • Business turned profitable after 1 year with continued growth year after year• Sales channels included 3 farmer’s markets, 2 food co-ops, 4 coffee shops, corporate clients, and special orders• Applied and accepted into IGNITEU MWBE Accelerator Program. During this 6-week small business mentorship program, we further defined our business goals and marketing strategy by creating a pitch deck or 5-minute Power Point presentation which was delivered to over 100 local business owners. The program culminated with a competition at the IGNITEU MWBE Startup Showcase where each presentation was judged on feasibility, impact, and potential for success. Alexander’s Bakery won 1st place

Pursued volunteer opportunities including -• Pre-school teacher’s aide, St. George’s Preschool - Worked alongside classroom teachers to ensure students’ daily needs for learning and social and emotional well-being were met• Room parent - Coordinated with elementary school teachers and parents to provide allergy safe snacks and favors for classroom parties/festivities, attended classroom parties and chaperoned class trips • Team Manager, NY Elite FC- Liaison between club administrators, coaches, and parents. Responsible for communicating weekly practice schedule, scheduling tournament and league participation throughout New York and New England, team finances and travel arrangements• Co-Chair, SPLASH! The Art of Brunch, Albany Academies - Lead an all-volunteer committee and collaborated with school administrators to organize a brunch and silent auction fundraiser for 200 people at Albany Country Club to raise over $17,000 in donations for the Albany Academies Arts program

• Hired and trained staff, created policies and procedures to ensure employee success and customer service. • Prepared financial statements, reports, forecasts, budgets, marketing materials; oversaw collection of receivables. • Collaborated with customers to schedule, organize and direct functions including business meetings, baby and bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and receptions. • Generated proposals, contracts and banquet event orders. • Maintained client database and relationships with corporate clients and service vendors.

• Team Leader - mid-level manager for a team of 16 (supervising, hiring and performance reviews) in a department of 150+. Performed research and provided resolution of complex procedural and service-related inquiries. • Trainer - conducted orientation to new employees, collaborated with management to create department policies and training materials. Developed training manual and educated staff upon implementation of new computer system. • Underwriter Assistant - provided accurate data entry and support services in fast-paced, detail-oriented, and time-sensitive New Business Department. Worked seamlessly with colleagues, numerous vendors, life insurance agents, and brokers to obtain necessary requirements to complete and process life insurance applications.